super sharp shooter Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 start looking for a gun buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 What a friendly forum this is!! Really hope it comes soon as they will be starting combining in the next 3 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) the question you have to ask is are you a threat to the justice and the peace. from what you have said Not Guilty on a Fraud most of use have had points on our driving licence so should be ok things they look for are Drink, Drugs, Depresion, and Violent behavour and any charge that you have been found guilty and put inn prision for a min of 5 years. So You Should Be Fine Edited June 21, 2011 by sixhills 69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempy Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 What a friendly forum this is!! Really hope it comes soon as they will be starting combining in the next 3 weeks! You think? Try starting a thread with one of these; Hare's with an air rifle? Pheasants with 7.5's? Shot 250 yard fox running? Should I shoot my dog? Can you shoot a bull with a shotgun? And it will be tin hat time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Lol!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Lol!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Anyone had their doctor contacted then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Take a chill pill man! All that is done before the visit. As long as he said he is happy thats it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Lol!! I'm just a worrier, he said at the visit he would write to my gp. My personal view is that there had been no checks prior to him coming out. I just hate the fact that I know I'm the model 'shooter' and responsible enough, with no reasons not to have one, but they wield the hammer if you catch my drift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 You think? Try starting a thread with one of these; Hare's with an air rifle? Pheasants with 7.5's? Shot 250 yard fox running? Should I shoot my dog? Can you shoot a bull with a shotgun? And it will be tin hat time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a good tip for you hear dont shoot a bull with a shotgun or .22 for that matter :yp: :yp: :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy33 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 He did say that they would write to my gp, I went and told her after the feo left to be expecting a letter. What would they have to verify andy33? I mean if they already knew everything, that's what I don't get lol!! They'll just check that you have no suicidal tendencies or you're not about to kill anybody else, discuss the application with your gp, as long as your honest you'll have no problems, Don't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITCHF Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 You think? Try starting a thread with one of these; Hare's with an air rifle? Pheasants with 7.5's? Shot 250 yard fox running? Should I shoot my dog? Can you shoot a bull with a shotgun? And it will be tin hat time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You forgot"should I buy a Hatsan Escort" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Hare's with an air rifle? Yes but only with logun penetrators. Pheasants with 7.5's?killing pets is cruel. Shot 250 yard fox running? Only if it has a gammy leg and you mistake it for a deer. Should I shoot my dog? Yes, but only in front of members of the public. Can you shoot a bull with a shotgun? Yes if you are brave and have a red cloak as back up. Edited June 21, 2011 by artschool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 You think? Try starting a thread with one of these; Hare's with an air rifle? Pheasants with 7.5's? Shot 250 yard fox running? Should I shoot my dog? Can you shoot a bull with a shotgun? And it will be tin hat time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of my stables had a ratting cat, reached the age of 22 and spent its life sleeping on a cushion with the rats running by and giving it the proverbial 2 fingers...the owner asked if I could deal with the cat!!!!! Now there another topic for you! Actually perhaps a poll...what do you think I said/did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) One of my stables had a ratting cat, reached the age of 22 and spent its life sleeping on a cushion with the rats running by and giving it the proverbial 2 fingers...the owner asked if I could deal with the cat!!!!! Now there another topic for you! Actually perhaps a poll...what do you think I said/did? Adopted it and cared for it gently till the end of its days, feeding it on sauteed livers of freshly shot woodcock and larks tongues? Edited June 21, 2011 by Blunderbuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 They'll just check that you have no suicidal tendencies or you're not about to kill anybody else, discuss the application with your gp, as long as your honest you'll have no problems, Don't worry Hmm, I did discuss with gp before applying and she said 'well your alright now arent you?' I said yes, and she typed something onto my records and said 'well then it's ok isn't it' At one point when I was really really low I may have said I had THOUGHT about suicide, but Ive never been sectioned, nor ave I ever attempted, saw a woman who helped me realise my problems, I got over it really quickly only saw her once. Never seen a shrink etc etc I let things get on top of me, I know how I ended up feeling so low and doubt I'll ever be back there, I'm married, have a good job and two young babies, not to mention I repair hight speed high voltage manufacturing equipment for a living so if I can do that safely.....etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Adopted it and cared for it gently till the end of its days, feeding it on sauteed livers of freshly shot woodcock and larks tongues? that had been dosed with so much asprin it technically became a afghan and ceased to life the same day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodit Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 When I applied for my SGC it took 8 weeks longer than my wife's. This was because I put on the form treated for depression and I had been medicated for 6 months, the depression was due to Primary Hyperparathyroidism (you try saying that after one to many) anyway lucky for me the Firearms Officer had a close friend who had, had the same illness and understood the depression was one of the symptoms of PH and not the illness. Anyway I got my SGC but just took a bit longer, you will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) I just rang up the licensing Dept to ask what the likelihood of me receiving my application within the prescribed 3 weeks suggested by the feo as there us a game fair near me on the 9th of July and there will be a lot of special offers on guns and cartridges and would need to put a holiday in at work to go. She told me little chance as initial grants take 8 weeks. I asked what the current Status of my application was and was told it is with a supervisor for review of the information supplied at the meeting/interview before 'checks' are carried out. *** does that mean?? I was polite and said ' no problem I'm sure I'll be able to go to another fair, I'll sit tight and wait' I just found out that a relative of mine who I don't really know/speak to (saying that, I went to their wedding!) is a senior member of firearms licensing in a neighbouring police force, do you think I should give her a call? Edited June 22, 2011 by bigpete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry flashman Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Anyone had their doctor contacted then? They are talking to mine now over renewal, had a bit of tough time a year after I left Army and ended up seeing a shrink for a short time. All done and dusted 3 years ago and all is chipper now so I am assuming (hoping?) all will be well. I would be worried if they didnt want to check out thses things to be honest. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I just rang up the licensing Dept to ask what the likelihood of me receiving my application within the prescribed 3 weeks suggested by the feo as there us a game fair near me on the 9th of July and there will be a lot of special offers on guns and cartridges and would need to put a holiday in at work to go. She told me little chance as initial grants take 8 weeks. I asked what the current Status of my application was and was told it is with a supervisor for review of the information supplied at the meeting/interview before 'checks' are carried out. *** does that mean?? I was polite and said ' no problem I'm sure I'll be able to go to another fair, I'll sit tight and wait' I just found out that a relative of mine who I don't really know/speak to (saying that, I went to their wedding!) is a senior member of firearms licensing in a neighbouring police force, do you think I should give her a call? Probably not to be honest.Your particular force might not appreciate another areas firearms dept trying to speed up your application and might make you appear to be pushy.If you've had the interview its pretty much in the bag and just a waiting game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yea, stupid suggestion really. I've heard if someone in my village recently being refused twice, they didn't even have a point on their licence, but their dad and brother are complete nutters (no jail time I dont think, maybe some for the dad years ago) I think his dad may live with him like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Update, police faxed letter to gp thursday, gp replied straight away saying no problems now and that I would pose no risk whatsoever owning a shotgun. Start the bets then, when do you think my licence will come?! Please please be this week lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Maybe towards the end of this week or start of next. It still has to be signed by your particular Police force chief and it could depend on how busy he is or if he's on holiday etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpete Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I'm Reckoning 4 weeks :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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